I found $200 to blow on whatever.  I will only consider one of these reels   Another Curado200= $199., *ABU sx = $149.,  *ABU stx = $199.,  ABU Premier= $259 Plus its only 6.3 ounces and very sweet.  Or $200 in tackle.  Please only help me if you have tried both of these reel to make a decent comparison.   I'm putting my trust in you guys.   Thanx......Doug.....

ABU SC and the rest on tackle.   The SC is almost identical to the SX, although I ahve never fished the STX or Premier.

ABU SC and the rest on tackle. The SC is almost identical to the SX, although I ahve never fished the STX or Premier.

That is exactly what I was going to say.

The Curado is available for $175 at Delo's:

http://www.deloscustomtackleshack.com/reels/shimanocurado.html

That is my suggestion.

Another Revo SC pick here.

It looks like I am going to go with the Revo Premier.  It's new for 2008 but I'm having a heck of a time finding a store that has it in stock.  Supposedly they were up for distribution already.    

The weight of the Premier is impressive but I rather have 4 ball bearings handle of the STX.

Definitely a Revo

I second that RoadWarrior.  Shimano Curado or Citica!

I'd go for a Curado or for a few extra bucks you could get the Daiwa Zillion.

The Curado is available for $175 at Delo's:

http://www.deloscustomtackleshack.com/reels/shimanocurado.html

That is my suggestion.

He Just saved you 25 bucks I would buy the Curado and send RW a pack of Ikas with some of the change